Excalibur Crossbow Forum

So if I look at the trigger at the point that the string latches, I will be able to see the trigger move?

Yes, I am extremely careful. I may use the antireverse lever at some point after I get comfortable with knowing the point at which the string is cocked. Without hearing it, I am afraid of overcocking, i.e., putting too much tension on the C2 and then it is difficult to take the antireverse off since...

Yes - I am very thankful for all the advice that was received on this forum. Also, it was good for me to actually go through all the steps involved in setting up the crossbow and scope and making the adjustments to the string/brace height instead of just picking up one in a store and thinking I was ...

Yesterday I got the scope rings and mounted them. Vortex Viper 30 MM Low Height rings. Super easy to mount and they look super strong and stable. Since they are low mounts, when I bring the crossbow up the scope is right where it should be and I can see through it immediately. Something to consider ...

Finally got my scope mounted and started the sighting in process which involved actually pulling the string back instead of the stringing aid. I leave the antireverse clicker off on the C2 and I can now hear the point where the string is engaged. I also marked the side of the rail with a sharpie to ...

Thanks

So I take it that there is no way that the crossbow can be over cocked?

Also is there a magnified diagram available to see what it looks like when the string is engaged and ready to fire. I would just like to know in detail so I can visualize this process.

OK - another question as I move along the learning curve. I used the C2 cocking aid to pull the stringing aid back several times and with the antireverse latch on and clicking I couldn't hear the string engage at the top one time; so I basically overcocked the bow so the C2 rope was so tight that it...

Thanks Normous
Had a Dicks Sporting goods gift certificate, so I decided on the Vortex rings, which I ordered online
Hopefully they will get here soon

I got the Hawke XB30 scope for my Matrix. Beautiful scope, replaced the battery and the crosshairs light up beautifully in red or green. There was a rail that the scope was mounted on with rings built in. The rail could be mounted on top of the excalibur rail, however it would cause it to be higher ...

Success!!

Thanks so much for the advice.

There is a lot of stretch in the stringing aid, so I shortened it up another inch or so to compensate for the stretch and I was then able to deal with the string as easily as it was done in the video.

Hopefully someone else can benefit from my learning.

Just recently got back from vacation and got a chance to start putting together the Matrix 330 that I got from Wyvern. I watched the video and read the manual, however, I am having difficulty with getting the string loop back on after I take one end of the string off to make adjustments. I believe t...

Congrats on the great buck. Always good to see a happy hunter or his friends and family enjoying the success whether it's a buck or doe.

Always field dress and butcher as quickly as possible. That's how we have done it for many years. Not saying that aging is bad, maybe it works for you; however, we have best results with fast as possible from field to freezer. Cut off all fat prior to cooking - the fat is where the gamey taste resid...

The regs in NY are ridiculous - set by uninformed legislators. It should be based on arrow speed not draw weight - a reverse limb compound cross bow with a longer string draw and a draw weight well below 200 lbs will launch an arrow much faster than your 355. Not sure how the authorities in NY will ...

Thanks for all the replies. I'm sure I will have more questions. I can't really say now how well I can master the decocking process using the rope aid, especially in the dark until I watch the video and try it until I can do it routinely. There is no danger of the rope aid slipping off under pressur...